Tag Archives: Missions

Sharing our faith or imposing our beliefs

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Tim Archer

I recently read a very interesting article by Dyron Daughrity in Missio Dei, a missions journal from the Stone-Campbell Movement. Here’s the abstract of the article: This paper looks at problems that have occurred in Church of Christ missions by … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Improve Our Support Of Native Preachers

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Tim Archer

Yesterday’s post may have sounded like I was against funding local preachers in other countries. Actually, there was a time when I felt that way. I was also against purchasing church buildings in other countries; no way, no time. I’ve … Continue reading →

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6 Potential Problems With Supporting Native Preachers

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Tim Archer

There are several growing trends in missions today. One is the short-term missions trip, which I’ve written about on several occasions. Another trend of note is the rejection of using American missionaries in favor of supporting local Christians. It’s a … Continue reading →

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I’m going on a short-term mission trip

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Tim Archer

I’m going on a short-term mission trip to Costa Rica. That fact still surprises me, given my ambivalent feelings toward such trips. There’s a lot to like about this trip. On a personal level, I’m getting to go with my … Continue reading →

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Projecting poverty

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tim Archer

Yesterday I referred to some articles on short-term missions. One of those articles pointed to an outstanding article by Steve Saint (whose story is told in The End of the Spear; he’s also the developer of a successful flying car). … Continue reading →

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